Lawmakers Book Hundred Measures On Docket And Suffrage
Half the term of the fourth state legislature has passed and 100 bills have been introduced. Committees sift proposals tied to revenue with few laws passed beyond routine session expenses. Adjournment followed by funeral services for Governor Tarrazolo’s late son, with official representation from both houses. Suffrage bills move through committees as direct primary proposal and revenue measures garner attention.
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Luis Larrazolo
New Mexico
Larrazolo
Louis Larrazolo
Senate
Benjamin F Pankey
Gallegos
RP Barnes
A. A. Sedillo
Mrs. Gregory Page Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs. Gregory Page wife of former Senator Gregory Page of Gallup died Sunday night in Los Angeles after months of illness. A longtime Red Cross activist and former Gallup Red Cross president she lived in Gallup with her husband for about 25 years since their Winslow Arizona marriage. Her sister Gretchen Lyon was present. funeral and burial were held in Gallup.
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Gregory Page
Gallup
Los Angeles
Calif
Winslow
Ariz
Red Cross
Focal Red Cross
Gretchen Lyon
Santa Fe Moves To Own Water and Light Company
At an adjourned city council meeting a contingent contract with H. O. Duerr of Albuquerque was signed to transfer Santa Fe Water and Light Co to the city. A mass meeting led by Levi Hughes heard desire to sell on fair terms. Mayor Davies and City Attorney Kenney drafted the contract. The plan calls for certificates of indebtedness backed by utility income and a special fund. Dr. Duerr has aided municipal ownership in several New Mexico towns.
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Duerr
Albuquerque
Santa Fe Water and Light Company
Levi Hughes
Frank Owen
Francis C. W. Son
E. P. Davies
J. Kenney
Weather Summary for 1918 Snow Heavy in Mountains
The Santa Fe Weather Bureau annual summary shows a year average of 52.1 degrees, 0.6 below normal, with 15.08 inches of precipitation, 0.4 below normal. Drought favoring uneven distribution partly due to late fall heavy rain and snow harmed crops and ranges. Snowfall in high mountains along Taos and Colfax counties reached a record 24 feet.
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Weather Bureau
Santa Fe
Taos
Colfax
Notice to Farmers on Limited Seed Allotment
The Department of Agriculture will allot dry land seeds to members of Congress for experimental tests by farmers. This year only 5 packages per Senator and Representative. Distribution will be direct to farmers by the Bureau of Plant Pest State. Requests are filled in order received to the extent of supply.
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Department of Agriculture
Congress
Democrats in Senate criticize War Department over past failures
In a Congressional Record excerpt, Senator Chamberlain argues for constructive criticism of the War Department, recalling 1917 complaints about ordnance, Quartermaster supplies, and inadequate uniforms. He cites investigations by the Military Affairs Committee, wartime reforms, and defenses of accountability while urging lessons for future national defense.
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Congress
United States
France
Republic
War Department
America
Military Affairs Committee
di Mt
Quartermaster’s Department
Army
Senate
Gore
Oregon
Oklahoma
Chamberlain
Camp Doniphan
Lawton
Okla
Great Britain
Pershing
Gorthals
Confort
Bills of Senate and House during past eight days
A long list of Senate and House bills introduced from No. 12 to No. 73 shows numerous proposals. Topics include establishing a law translators office, redefining abortion penalties, road and highway designations, estate administration, garnishment, school funding, and public works. The record continues with numerous amendments to the Codification of 1915 and other legal provisions.
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Senate
HOUSE
Mr. Asinburg
Office of Law Translators
M. P. Skeen
J. L
Roman Gallegos
Albert Catisch
Mr. Merefelder
New Mexico
Murray
Roman
Latar
Mora Counleines
Mirahal
Sanchez
JA McDonald
Kerr
Clark
Mr. Smith
Committee On
R. A Lynch
Isidora Armijo
W. H L. Llewellyn
R.A. Lyndh
Messrs. Griego and Ramirez
San Miguel County
Jove G Lovato
Rio Grande
Isidoro Armijo
W. H H. Llewellyn
Andres Medina
Mora County
F. Fairetoth
Acequias
Mr. Linwood
Linwood
Colfax County
Three Cent Passenger Fare Debate In New Mexico
The State Corporation Commission urges New Mexicans to support a three cent passenger fare for local rail travel, arguing it would aid residents without harming private lines. It cites Arizona and Nevada rates, notes federal control reducing earnings, and invites public and organizational comments before acting.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Rocky Mountain
New Mexico Central
Trinidad
el Peso
Las Vegas
Las Cruces
Corporation Commission
State Corporation Commission
Sy Hugh H. Williams
Corpor Mission
Centre ix
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Clancy
State Council of Defense
Tarrazolo
State Department
Tra E. Grimshaw
State Supreme Court
Senator Baird
Baird
United A
Grant County
Pyramo
Lordsburg
Grant
Carter
Tordsburg
Silver City
Roosevelt
Democrats
U. S. Senate
Baker
Hamberlain
Colfaxty
W. E. Blanchard
Powhatan Carter
Coe Howard
Messrs. Hull and Carter
Lea County
Boards of
Serafin Otero
Anton Cheo
Romero
Wenceslao Romero
Torrance
A H. Carter
Socarre
Sedillo
Bernalillo
Messrs. Ramirez
San Miguel
Romo
Guadalupe
el Cuer
Jose L. Ramirez
Gonzales
Union and
Quay
Padilla
Bernaldo
A. H. Carter
Socor
Mehthop
Herbert
T J. Roterson
W. J. Linwood
Me. Clancy
Tamony
Messrs. de Vargas and
Lovato
Messrs. de Vargas
Antonio de Vargas
de Vargas
Frank Ho Winston
Sierra County
David R Boyd
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State University At
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